Dental Assistant

5 days ago


Herston, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and client-focused Dental Assistant to support students and UQ clinical staff at the new, student-led dental clinic in our esteemed Oral Health Centre at Herston.

Key Responsibilities
  • Booking, receiving and preparing patients for treatment.
  • Assisting staff and students in dental treatments and procedures.
  • Preparing and cleaning instruments and equipment before and after treatments.
  • Assisting with collection, labelling and dispatch of study models, specimens and dental work to laboratories.
Clinical Operations
  • Ensuring optimal patient treatment and smooth running of the clinic.
  • Ensuring safe disposal of hazardous or toxic waste and material.
  • Maintaining accurate clinic records.
  • Be a proficient user of the Patient Management System and provide support and guidance to staff and students around its use.
About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

What We Offer
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
  • 17% superannuation contributions.
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
  • UQ Study for Staff.
  • Salary packaging options.
About You
  • Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
  • Demonstrated experience in dental assisting.
  • A strong orientation to the provision of a high level of customer service, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and students, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain a professional standard and present a professional image.
  • Value for educational clinical learning environments.


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